Your liver’s job is to break down the substances that you consume and to help your body remove the leftover waste and toxins.

Alcohol can be a threat to your liver, especially if you drink too much. If you drink too much alcohol over a long period of time, your liver can become damaged.

This is because alcohol produces a lot of toxins when it breaks down. Your liver can become overworked from having to remove these toxins all the time.

Cymbalta can also potentially cause liver damage. Drinking while you take Cymbalta could increase this risk. This is especially true if you drink heavily. Heavy drinking is usually defined as three or more alcoholic drinks per day.

Talk to your doctor about whether you can have an occasional drink while you’re on Cymbalta. If your doctor allows it, you should discuss how much is a safe amount of alcohol while you take this drug.